Word of the day: Experiment

[Paco Dennis]

noun a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
"I have tested this by experiment"

verb perform a scientific procedure, especially in a laboratory, to determine something.
"she experimented on chickens as well as mice"

 

[Paco Dennis]

My GP Doctor said "EVERYTHING is an experiment" when discussing how to deal with my IBS, and suggesting different meds to try.

 

[Kaila]

Experimenting with art supplies, or with craft materials, or even with cooking,
sometimes results in wonderful surprises,
that can be quite different from the intended, expected, or predicted outcomes.

 

[Paco Dennis]

It is interesting that both words "experiment" and "experience" come from the same origin.

experiment
Oxford dictionary...Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin experimentum, from experiri ‘try’. Compare with experience and expert.

experience
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin experientia, from experiri ‘try’. Compare with experiment and expert.

 

[Ruthanne]

Lately my life seems to be an experiment in patience but hopefully I'll get over that! I see I need more at times!

 

[Shero]

I love to experiment with fresh herbs in my recipes.